Nokia C5 review: Smart and trusty

12 May 2010
If you are on the hunt for a stylish smartphone but you run a tight budget, chances are the Nokia C5 is on your radar already. The compact Symbian-running handset looks well, costs little and can give you all the smart you need in a phone...

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  • abdullahi
  • fmv
  • 11 Apr 2011

Gaurav, 04 Apr 2011I have bought this mobile yesterday but music quality is no... morethe phone is okay, that's how it was made

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    • abdullahi
    • fmv
    • 11 Apr 2011

    EmBee, 31 Mar 2011I am using C7 since 5 months. I never seen him hanged. Amon... morei love the faction, is very good, but can i chat with it like using yahoo messenger

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      • cfive
      • pGN
      • 06 Apr 2011

      Gaurav, 04 Apr 2011I have bought this mobile yesterday but music quality is no... moreI don't have C5, but after reading some comments I can tell you:
      - The phone sound hardware is good, but:
      - The default hearphones (that comes with the phone) are low quality. So try to connect some quality hearphones to the phone.
      - The default firmware (software) that comes with the phone produces low volume sound. By updating the firmware to the most recent version, the volume will be ok. Try to update the phone firmware.
      Hope it helps.

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        • tsunadehpy
        • 25G
        • 05 Apr 2011

        i like hanphone c5...like so much!

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          • Gaurav
          • tE}
          • 04 Apr 2011

          I have bought this mobile yesterday but music quality is not good :( can anyone tell me that in this mobile music is good or bad? coz i want to know where is the problem in my mobile or its like this only :|

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            • AnonD-5317
            • 7qx
            • 03 Apr 2011

            Andy, 27 Jun 2010does the Free GPS work if i dont have a 3G plan?yup

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              • AnonD-5317
              • 7qx
              • 03 Apr 2011

              Sam_ch, 23 Oct 2010Am planning to buy this phone.Is call recording option avai... moreyes you can record call but it created a beep sound periodically with very high frequency

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                • AnonD-5317
                • 7qx
                • 03 Apr 2011

                hi friend! If you are looking for a good camera than dont buy it.I'm using c5 for 3 months and my review about its camera is poor performance and below average. when you compare this3.2 camera with samsung 3.2 than yoy give it 2.5 whereas samsung 4 and nokia n 73 obtained 4.5 marks out of 5. The disadvantage of its camera is
                1. you cant mute its sound as a result you cant take a snap of anyone in restricted area like classroom. it always created sound after every snap (also in silent mode)
                2. no interesting features like smile detection etc which present in sony elm
                3. NO AUTOFOCOUS
                4. Night images are very poor
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                Overall its camera is 3.2mp but in performance it is nearby 2mp.
                I think you are satisfied with my review.
                if you wana more about c5 than mail me on sumit043020701@gmail.com

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                  • Rick Rozz
                  • fsq
                  • 31 Mar 2011

                  I've been using this phone for 4 months now and I'm rather satisfied. It has a solid frame (I have dropped it 5 times or so from a reasonable height) and fits easily into my pocket. Covering the back cover and the screen of the phone with an invisible shield should prevent any expected damage as I have done.

                  The camera is good and performs reasonably well when it's dark. The handiest feature for me is Ovi Maps, which is very accurate and does not require internet access (to locate most areas). Overall it's very fast, cheap (got it for $280) and the battery is excellent, highly recommended.

                  Rick Rozz from Namibia

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                    • EmBee
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                    • 31 Mar 2011

                    I am using C7 since 5 months. I never seen him hanged. Amongst all the series released by Nokia, according to me C-Series is one of the most reliable (even than E-Series!!) series. Today I bought C5 based on my own experience of C7 and I am damn sure that my decision will never make me disappointed.

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                      • Anonymous
                      • tEe
                      • 30 Mar 2011

                      best phone...........but missing wifi and camera a little bit

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                        • Sourabh
                        • kUW
                        • 16 Feb 2011

                        Hi... Frnds i m going 2 buy c5.can any one help me about zoom of camera it is written on zoom.

                        ¤ another Q is what is it's battery back up

                        please reply me

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                          • Anonymous
                          • PGk
                          • 05 Jan 2011

                          i am using C5 last 2 months and there is only one problem is sound and now that problem is aiso solved in old version 32 sound is very low and in new version 061.005 sound perfomance is good

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                            • vijay
                            • KS7
                            • 04 Jan 2011

                            i'm planning to buy nokia c5 mobile. Is dis set is good in all aspects. please give me your views and suggestions about dis mobile.........waiting 4 ur feedbacks.

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                              • Firion
                              • 3cm
                              • 31 Dec 2010

                              Hy people....this phone is having a good price but I'm curious about the camera...on the nokia website it's adverrtised as "full focus" camera...back in the review it is called a fixed focus camera "Sadly, there is no autofocus either (so, close-ups are a no-go for the C5)"...so is there an error?

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                                • tamil
                                • 2SM
                                • 30 Dec 2010

                                superb................

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                                  • kishore
                                  • 2SM
                                  • 30 Dec 2010

                                  beautiful ............................ stunning.................

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                                    • kavin
                                    • 2SM
                                    • 30 Dec 2010

                                    excellent...............

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                                      • Dimash
                                      • tet
                                      • 28 Dec 2010

                                      I'm Planing to buy one... is this phone internet facility works speed ???

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                                        • Anonymous
                                        • fsV
                                        • 06 Dec 2010

                                        the best place to buy a good nokia c5-00 with no problem is in nokia office or shop